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The 2nd Life Of Abigail Walker (2000)

by Frances O'Roark Dowell(Favorite Author)
3.47 of 5 Votes: 4
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review 1: The book I just read is called The Second Life of Abigal Walker. It is about a girl who can’t see her best friend because she moved away, plus she hangs out with girls who are mean to her. Then one day she gets bitten by a fox and that changed most of her life. One day at school someone ask her to sit by them plus she meets a dog who leads her to a farm. The fox that bit her still remembers her and is trying to protect her from mean girls. Abigail is having the best time right now. ~Kayla~
review 2: Eleven year old Abigail discovers herself in this story of the bullies she must defend against, the kids who really are her friends, and a young boy met in her wandering in nearby woods whose father is struggling with PTSD and who needs her help. A fox enters t
... morehe story too, adding a bit of magical realism, and Dowell puts it all together beautifully. What a strong main character Dowell gives us in this story, one to offer those middle graders who are struggling to find a place in their worlds that feels right. I couldn’t put it down. less
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Kaygirl1
I didn't quite get this story. I'm not sure what the fox was doing. Maybe I read it to quickly?
Tina
Imaginative, funny - never knew what was going to happen - really intriguing.
aldrin
engaging; unique fantasy element that enhances a good read.
mar
2014-15 YHBA Nominee
Mschuey
4.5 stars
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